This discussion of the nighthawk reminded me of something I've been wondering
about for the Common nighthawks: last year I lived in Louisville and saw lots
of nighthawks in the evenings. Now I'm in Lafayette, only 10 miles away, and
I've see only one Common nighthawk here in June. What happen
This bird reminds me of a well-studied and much debated bird at the
Lamar Cemetery two years ago. The debate of course was whether it was
a common or lesser. The final decision was a common which I conclude
this bird is as well. I eliminate lesser for two main reasons. The
location of the wing bar
